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Des Moines Water Works starts up nitrate removal facility as nitrate levels in source water nears EPA limits

Des Moines Water Works has begun operation of its nitrate removal facility for the first time in five years because of increasing nitrate levels in raw water sources upstream, the water utility said in a …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Jun 10, 2022
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On The Move: Week ending June 5

 

Mickie Stringer

F&G

Promoted to senior agency services specialist

mickie.stringer@fglife.com

 

Mary Herwig

F&G

Hired as senior business systems analyst

mary.herwig@fglife.com

 

Jorge Zulueta

F&G

Hired as life new business specialist I

jorge.zulueta@fglife.com

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By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Some smart bets for deeper summer reads

I often ask business leaders that I’m interviewing what books they’re reading or have read recently, not only because I’m nosy but because it provides some great insights about what’s important and top-of-mind for them …
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2022
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Greater Des Moines Partnership, One Iowa to host LGBTQ Inclusion webinar

A webinar addressing LGBTQ inclusion is scheduled for June 23 to provide participants the tools they need to learn about best practices their organizations can use to allow their LGBTQ employees to be their true selves in …
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2022
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DART announces schedule changes to local and express routes

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has announced changes to some of its local and express routes starting Sunday, June 12. Schedules for all routes can be found on the DART website. Changes will affect Local …
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2022
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Reynolds announces $45.6M in grants for educator registered apprenticeship program

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the 19 recipient school districts of the Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Pilot Grant Program, which was proposed in Reynolds’ Condition of the State address in January. The grants, which total $45.6 million, will …
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2022
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Stadium delay means related Krause projects also will be postponed

The one-year delay in opening Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza also means other related Krause Group projects will likely be completed at dates later than originally planned, people associated with the project said.

The…
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jun 9, 2022
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Des Moines’ Food Rescue app can prevent food waste

Axios Des Moines: A local nonprofit is asking for the public’s help to feed hungry families through a unique app that prevents food waste. Eat Greater Des Moines is partnering with grocery stores, gas stations and …
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2022
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Des Moines Performing Arts to offer another year of free outdoor programming

Des Moines Performing Arts announced the return of its free outdoor programming in 2022. According to a news release, there will be seven programs for families to enjoy, beginning with Yoga on Cowles Commons, scheduled …
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2022
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MedPharm Iowa rebrands as Bud & Mary’s Cannabis, plans expansions

MedPharm Iowa, a Des Moines-based medical cannabis company, announced it is changing its name to Bud & Mary’s Cannabis, with plans to invest more than $10 million into its existing cannabis production facility on Des Moines’ east …
By BPC Staff | Jun 9, 2022